Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

**envoytheguy** · 29-10-2012 05:18 PM

Thanks for the replies black8thgen, curtis and duffy!
So what you guys are saying is, the koni/gc is much better value, but if I want to go for the stanced look and avoid scrubbing everywhere, I'm going to need coils with a higher spring rate?

**black8thgen** · 29-10-2012 05:23 PM

For street use, koni/gc is sufficient and cost-effective. If you are looking to go down the coil route, invest in something with good adjustability and choose a good spring rate.

Have you got a set of rims in mind or already put on at the moment?

**envoytheguy** · 29-10-2012 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by black8thgen

For street use, koni/gc is sufficient and cost-effective. If you are looking to go down the coil route, invest in something with good adjustability and choose a good spring rate.

Have you got a set of rims in mind or already put on at the moment?

Can someone please confirm if the koni/gc setup will be able to lower my car to the ride height that I'm after (ie. 10cm off ground)?

Nah haven't gotten wheels yet, still saving and looking. Probably get a set shortly after I lower. Love to have a set of Used silver BBS LMs or SSR Type Fs (like that red CTR a page back). Haven't decided yet if I should go for 17x9 or 18x9 though. Not sure how bad the ride will be xD

Btw do you have any recommendations for coilovers? I've read that TEIN SS or Buddyclub N+ are good ones for the FD.

**DuffyFD** · 29-10-2012 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by envoytheguy

Can someone please confirm if the koni/gc setup will be able to lower my car to the ride height that I'm after (ie. 10cm off ground)?

No, you won't get that low with them.

**Areis** · 29-10-2012 08:42 PM

Just get coils man. Once you go low, you want more and more low :P

**curtis265** · 29-10-2012 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by envoytheguy

Can someone please confirm if the koni/gc setup will be able to lower my car to the ride height that I'm after (ie. 10cm off ground)?

Nah haven't gotten wheels yet, still saving and looking. Probably get a set shortly after I lower. Love to have a set of Used silver BBS LMs or SSR Type Fs (like that red CTR a page back). Haven't decided yet if I should go for 17x9 or 18x9 though. Not sure how bad the ride will be xD

Btw do you have any recommendations for coilovers? I've read that TEIN SS or Buddyclub N+ are good ones for the FD.

you can get ultra fuking low with koni/gc

**curtis265** · 29-10-2012 10:03 PM

another one to look at is those 'function and form' coils, i've heard some good things

**BaNaNaMaN** · 30-10-2012 05:43 AM

Buddyclub N+ ride very nicely and will certainly get you as low as you want. And have reasonable spring rates with height and damper adjustability.

I personally am trying to go the other way. The TypeR is WAAAYYY to hard for daily driving factory. So they are the track suspension and I am looking for some smooth and slightly lower daily suspension.

**lolmclol** · 30-10-2012 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by BaNaNaMaN

Buddyclub N+ ride very nicely and will certainly get you as low as you want. And have reasonable spring rates with height and damper adjustability.

I personally am trying to go the other way. The TypeR is WAAAYYY to hard for daily driving factory. So they are the track suspension and I am looking for some smooth and slightly lower daily suspension.

The guys on the US forum (8thcivic) have nothing negative to say about the Buddyclubs, but I've read a few more "enthusiast" comments say there is better that can be bought in the same price bracket.

But if and when I do buy coilovers, they'll definitely be a set of Buddyclubs :-P

**black8thgen** · 30-10-2012 10:52 AM

bc racing br series have had good feedback

**DuffyFD** · 30-10-2012 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by black8thgen

bc racing br series have had good feedback

BC racing now distributed through Just Jap. The original online site (bc-racing.com.au) is very outdated and none of the contact details are valid anymore.